| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $242.88 | 8.602% | $263.7725 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.52 | 6.500% | $252.9588 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.56 | 6.832% | $260.2 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.49 | 3.215% | $60.3705 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.45 | 11.789% | $22.8609 | $22.86 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.30 | 4.390% | $50.4204 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.67 | 4.150% | $55.8973 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.87 | $966.4804 | $966.48 | $966.40 | $966.60 | |